Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Yesterday a 15 year old was admitted with fracture of his femur following a motorcycle accident. When I asked him whether he has a driving license the dad (who sounded irritated) told me that he was just riding in the neighborhood.... Uh duh... Stupid dad. Doesn't he know that a lot of accidents involving youngsters and motorbikes are in the housing estate.

He was lucky he only had a broken femur, things could be worse... head injury, cervical fractures, abdominal injuries all which can be fatal. And to fracture a femur a huge force is required... I wonder what was the speed at impact? At least 80km an hour... hmmm ... housing estate?

I was trying to goggle the info on motorvehicle accidents in housing estates in Malaysia but no avail... Maybe some one should pull out the data on this and show these moronic parents!!! They should shoulder the responsibility on a parents. I am all for punishing the parents (or owner of the vehicle) if a child or youngster is caught without a valid driving license.

Kids think it's child's play but one has to forgive them, they do not know and have not seen the dangers of motorcycles . It is the adults who have to guide and direct them.

I am sure in a year or two this kid is going to be admitted again for some other fracture. Then he is going to say the same thing... "It wasn't my fault", that is, if he is alive!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Sunday by this time we will be in Kuta... Saliha, Wanie, Amir, Kaz and me.... never dreamt I'll go to Bali to dive... but with Airasia anyone can fly.... It will be Amir's maiden voyage to lands beyond the Malaysian border.

This may also be our last trip with Saliha before she leaves for Aberdeen... ahhhh...

Hope that we'll se mantas and sunfish... Yanie emailed Kaz and Saliha that the currents are strong. Already packed my safety sausage and finally getting a reef hook... I am all set.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Danko is our cat... actually Marina was the one who adopted her but it became our cat. We named her Danko after sargeant Danko of the Dirty Dozen (my favorite show back then) and her sibling was named Hitler as she had a small 'mustache' that looked like the dictator... Anyway, Hitler died as a kitty and Danko lived to be 18 years.

She was my companion when I used to stay up late to study for SRP, SPM and STPM.... and she used to sit on my books when she thought I had studied enough...

Mom said she died in the house... as all cats, she tried to get out to die alone but my mother won't let her.... so I'm glad she did not die alone.

Sad as I am.... but she has been a good cat... Know you'll reach cat heaven. Love you, Danks.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Two people I know are feeling absolutely down this week. Their emotions were determined by actions of others, their loved ones. Both expressed to me their intentions of not living anymore... I am truly aghast, sad.... for both are strong persons who have lived life to the fullest and who have very strong personalites.

I am truly sad.....

I now choose not to ever let anyone be a factor in my happiness... It's only me and myself.

I am thankful for having very few but great friends:1. Woan Ling whom I know for the past 20 years2. Joe my kaki lepak in Uni....3. Shanta - without you i would not have passed MBBS4. Rizuani my dearest roomie during HO and whom I spent time with exploring Penang5. Nonoi6. Avthar my 1st MO who tried to seksa me....and taught me the right way to do things7. Thamby aka Siva8. Syima9. Fazah... who made life bearable when I had to go back to UM....Thank god I found you during hand posting...10. Dalilah... my dearest friend who's always irritated coz I am sarcastic...sorry babe9. Kaz my dearest divemaster who made diving safe and enjoyableMy dive buddies and good friends... thank god I took up diving or I would have not met you guys10. Saliha11. Ezwani12. Haidar13. Azrin & Inda14. .....................

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

I wish:1. I'll get a new wallet...as my wallet fell into the toilet at MIDE on Sunday2. I have enough cash to go diving every month (better every week) for the rest of my life3. Some angel would give me a free diving trip4. I can work in a place near an awesome dive sites5. My friends are happy and will forever be happy6. I can wake up every morning in the arms of someone who loves me (dream on...)7. I'll get to meet more great friends in this life time8. I can eat like a pig and be so slim that i don't have to buy a new wetsuit9. I can buy a new car and still have money to dive (see wishlist no 2)10. Take great underwater photos although I suck at topside photos11. to be continued